Month: August 2019

CNH Industrial India Commits to Improving Water Conservation in Communities Near Its Greater Noida Plant

Stuart Mitchell

CNH Industrial, held a ceremony on August 2 to mark the beginning of a new water conservation program in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. The event saw Narinder Mittal, Director of Operations at CNH Industrial India, welcome delegates from the Government of Uttar Pradesh together with Bimal Kumar, Director of Sales & Marketing for the Company’s New Holland Agriculture and Case IH brands in India. The Jal Sanchay (Water Conservation) program sees the adoption of four lakes measuring one hectare each in the vicinity of the New Holland Agriculture…

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Cities and Circular Economy for Food report launched at Good Food Summit, Suzhou, China

Stuart Mitchell

On 15th august the Ellen MacArthur Foundation is introducing the Chinese translation of the Cities and Circular Economy for Food report at the third Good Food Summit in Suzhou, China. The Good Food Fund (China‘s leading non-profit organisation promoting sustainable and mindful food) hosts the Summit which brings together key stakeholders working to transform China’s food system into one that is healthier, more sustainable, and ethical. Originally launched in January 2019 at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Cities and Circular Economy for Food report found that there are…

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Meijer Simply Give Program Surpassed $50 Million After Spring Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

The Meijer Simply Give program surpassed $50 million in donations following contributions from the 2019 spring campaign that coincided with the sixth annual Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. The spring campaign generated more than $2.5 million for the retailer’s food pantry partners across the Midwest. “We are committed to helping end food insecurity in the Midwest and are thankful for the continued support from our generous customers and team members,” said Cathy Cooper, Senior Director of Community Partnerships and Giving. “We are pleased that participation in the Simply Give…

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The Ad Council and Autism Speaks partner with Sesame Workshop to encourage early screening for autism in new multimedia public service campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, most children aren’t diagnosed until between 4 and 5 years old—and studies indicate that age is even higher for low-income and minority children. A new bilingual awareness campaign featuring Julia, a four-year-old Sesame Street Muppet with autism, launched today to promote early screening and diagnosis, which can open a world of possibilities for the estimated 1 in 59 children with autism. The multimedia campaign, including new video public service announcements, grew out of a partnership between the Ad…

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The Outland Trophy and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Partner for Public Awareness Campaign to Help #FightFlu

Stuart Mitchell

The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) will again partner to present the 2019 Outland Trophy as part of a continued public awareness campaign on the importance of influenza (flu) prevention during the 2019-2020 flu season. Selected by FWAA, the trophy is awarded annually to the top interior lineman in college football. The announcement was made by Steve Richardson, FWAA executive director, and Marla Dalton, CAE, NFID executive director and CEO. “The partnership with the Outland Trophy offers NFID a timely opportunity…

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